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[d4rksabre]

thanes16, on 27 July 2012 - 07:45 AM, said:

Not in the Olympics, but this is why I don't consider NASCAR a sport. 1/2 the guys racing have beer bellies! It takes plenty of skill, both for the driver and his or her crew, to be successful, but give me a break. When it comes down to it, they're still dependent on a car. This is why I don't consider it a sport.

The only reason I'm on the fence about NASCAR, along with many other sports of that sort (BMX, motocross) is that they really do require a lot of physical fitness and sport mindset. The vehicles put the playing field pretty even (like luge, skeleton, etc) but in the end physical fitness of the driver plays a major part.

LastPommerFan, on 27 July 2012 - 07:59 AM, said:

This could be entertaining...

I've always thought freestyle sexy times should be a sport.

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d4rksabre, on 27 July 2012 - 08:57 AM, said:

I've always thought freestyle sexy times should be a sport.

They could use the names of all 5 swimming disciplines: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley

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LastPommerFan, on 27 July 2012 - 09:11 AM, said:

They could use the names of all 5 swimming disciplines: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley

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weave, on 26 July 2012 - 05:18 PM, said:

I won't watch any sport that is scored via subjective judging.  Yeah, I know, there are guidelines and techniques the judges look for, but any "sport" that requires an opinion to determine score is a sport I won't follow.  So, equestrian events are out, gymnastics in Winter, diving, etc.  Meh.

Agreed. I'd go so far that anything that is subjective or requires points. Distances and times, that's it. Of course, wrestling was in the classic games, so maybe I'm wrong.

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Two words.

Motorboat Jousting.

Lets make this happen in 2016

Edited by BuffaloSoldier2010, 27 July 2012 - 10:56 AM.

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BuffaloSoldier2010, on 27 July 2012 - 10:55 AM, said:

Two words.

Motorboat Jousting.

Lets make this happen in 2018

So are they actually on top of the boats or are they water skiing?

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LastPommerFan, on 27 July 2012 - 09:11 AM, said:

They could use the names of all 5 swimming disciplines: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley

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d4rksabre, on 27 July 2012 - 08:57 AM, said:

I've always thought freestyle sexy times should be a sport.

LastPommerFan, on 27 July 2012 - 09:11 AM, said:

They could use the names of all 5 swimming disciplines: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Individual Medley

There was a comedy out in the late 70's I believe that had a scene with a man watching olympic sexy time. The disciplines mentioned above were all in the play by play if I remember correctly.  The funny part was when the "action" got to the interesting parts he lost reception and his TV went all static-y.   I'm not 100% sure but it may have been Monty Python's- And Now for Something Completely Different.

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weave, on 27 July 2012 - 11:03 AM, said:

There was a comedy out in the late 70's I believe that had a scene with a man watching olympic sexy time. The disciplines mentioned above were all in the play by play if I remember correctly.  The funny part was when the "action" got to the interesting parts he lost reception and his TV went all static-y.   I'm not 100% sure but it may have been Monty Python's- And Now for Something Completely Different.

That does sound vaguely familiar.

[BuffaloSoldier2010]

shrader, on 27 July 2012 - 10:56 AM, said:

So are they actually on top of the boats or are they water skiing?

I was envisioning them at the bow of each boat, but I really like the water skiing idea

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shrader, on 27 July 2012 - 10:56 AM, said:

So are they actually on top of the boats or are they water skiing?

OK, I would watch that.

[MattPie]

thanes16, on 27 July 2012 - 07:45 AM, said:

Not in the Olympics, but this is why I don't consider NASCAR a sport. 1/2 the guys racing have beer bellies! It takes plenty of skill, both for the driver and his or her crew, to be successful, but give me a break. When it comes down to it, they're still dependent on a car. This is why I don't consider it a sport.

I agree. I suppose motorcycle racing is a gray area. I probably don't call it a sport, but you can't be overweight and climb around on a bike like that.

weave, on 27 July 2012 - 11:03 AM, said:

There was a comedy out in the late 70's I believe that had a scene with a man watching olympic sexy time. The disciplines mentioned above were all in the play by play if I remember correctly.  The funny part was when the "action" got to the interesting parts he lost reception and his TV went all static-y.   I'm not 100% sure but it may have been Monty Python's- And Now for Something Completely Different.

There was that scene in Meaning of Life (?) where they're teaching kids about sex and they look supremely bored. That's not what you're thinking about, right?

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MattPie, on 27 July 2012 - 11:11 AM, said:

I agree. I suppose motorcycle racing is a gray area. I probably don't call it a sport, but you can't be overweight and climb around on a bike like that.



There was that scene in Meaning of Life (?) where they're teaching kids about sex and they look supremely bored. That's not what you're thinking about, right?

No.  I twas definitely a scene with a man watching TV and just as the nekkid sexy stuff gets started his reception goes out.

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weave, on 27 July 2012 - 11:14 AM, said:

No.  I twas definitely a scene with a man watching TV and just as the nekkid sexy stuff gets started his reception goes out.

Sounds like something from "the Paul Hogan show".

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d4rksabre, on 27 July 2012 - 08:57 AM, said:

The only reason I'm on the fence about NASCAR, along with many other sports of that sort (BMX, motocross) is that they really do require a lot of physical fitness and sport mindset. The vehicles put the playing field pretty even (like luge, skeleton, etc) but in the end physical fitness of the driver plays a major part.

Even when Tony Stewart was overweight/out of shape, he managed to win and win often. Physical fitness helps a lot, but Stewart showed you can get it done w/out being in shape. As for cars putting everyone on an equal playing field, that is to a certain extent not true. NASCAR has it's requirements for this, that and the other, but some drivers still manage to have better cars.

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weave, on 27 July 2012 - 11:09 AM, said:

OK, I would watch that.

What if I create some kind of subjective scoring system to settle the bouts where neither person falls?

[d4rksabre]

thanes16, on 27 July 2012 - 12:12 PM, said:

Even when Tony Stewart was overweight/out of shape, he managed to win and win often. Physical fitness helps a lot, but Stewart showed you can get it done w/out being in shape. As for cars putting everyone on an equal playing field, that is to a certain extent not true. NASCAR has it's requirements for this, that and the other, but some drivers still manage to have better cars.

It's much more leveled than riding a horse though. The horse is such a factor in equestrian. Just like in racing, a good jockey can make a difference, but it's the horse that wins the races.

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BuffaloSoldier2010, on 27 July 2012 - 11:06 AM, said:

I was envisioning them at the bow of each boat, but I really like the water skiing idea

Why wait 4 years, Let's put them on snowmobiles and do it in Socchi!

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d4rksabre, on 27 July 2012 - 12:42 PM, said:

It's much more leveled than riding a horse though. The horse is such a factor in equestrian. Just like in racing, a good jockey can make a difference, but it's the horse that wins the races.

I'm fine with having it in, but only if they give the medal to the horse.

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shrader, on 27 July 2012 - 12:23 PM, said:

What if I create some kind of subjective scoring system to settle the bouts where neither person falls?

You must have been a real joy on your wedding day.

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weave, on 27 July 2012 - 01:53 PM, said:

You must have been a real joy on your wedding day.

I plan on being that guy standing completely still on the dance floor.

[BuffaloSoldier2010]

shrader, on 27 July 2012 - 12:23 PM, said:

What if I create some kind of subjective scoring system to settle the bouts where neither person falls?

No need, we just blow a whistle and pull a herb brooks.  "Again".

[thanes16]

d4rksabre, on 27 July 2012 - 12:42 PM, said:

It's much more leveled than riding a horse though. The horse is such a factor in equestrian. Just like in racing, a good jockey can make a difference, but it's the horse that wins the races.

I agree w/ you on that. My main point is you dont have to be in good physical shape to win a NASCAR race. Again, Tony Stewart won a lot when he was in terrible shape. His blood pressure had to be through the roof. The drivers depend on their cars and they dont have to be in great physical shape. That is why I dont consider NASCAR a sport.

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Not sure I'm liking the opening.

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I really like this opening

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thanes16, on 27 July 2012 - 03:11 PM, said:

I agree w/ you on that. My main point is you dont have to be in good physical shape to win a NASCAR race. Again, Tony Stewart won a lot when he was in terrible shape. His blood pressure had to be through the roof. The drivers depend on their cars and they dont have to be in great physical shape. That is why I dont consider NASCAR a sport.

Baseball pitchers?  Golf?

[RazielSabre]

shrader, on 27 July 2012 - 02:17 PM, said:

I plan on being that guy standing completely still on the dance floor.

Good man.

[thanes16]

weave, on 27 July 2012 - 04:00 PM, said:

Baseball pitchers?  Golf?

Hey, in the NL pitchers hit. Seriously though, they have to workout and be in competition shape to keep the zip on their fastball, break on their curve, etc... As for golf, in today's game you really need power and endurance. That means hitting the weights and doing some cardio is a must. Physical fitness is needed in both.

Edited by thanes16, 27 July 2012 - 05:40 PM.

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thanes16, on 27 July 2012 - 05:38 PM, said:

Hey, in the NL pitchers hit. Seriously though, they have to workout and be in competition shape to keep the zip on their fastball, break on their curve, etc... As for golf, in today's game you really need power and endurance. They also gotta hit the weights and do something to improve their endurance. Physical fitness is needed in both.

And 99% of the NASCAR drivers are fit too.  Stewart is an anomaly.  I don't really follow NASCAR but it seems to me that he was the only one that wasn't fit and trim.  

I have no problem labeling auto racing as non-sport.  I just think your rationale for it was flawed.

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thanes16, on 27 July 2012 - 07:45 AM, said:

Not in the Olympics, but this is why I don't consider NASCAR a sport. 1/2 the guys racing have beer bellies! It takes plenty of skill, both for the driver and his or her crew, to be successful, but give me a break. When it comes down to it, they're still dependent on a car. This is why I don't consider it a sport.

You insulted numerous rednecks around the world......er..US  by saying NASCAR is not a sport. Shame on you....Lol.

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weave, on 27 July 2012 - 05:41 PM, said:

And 99% of the NASCAR drivers are fit too.  Stewart is an anomaly.  I don't really follow NASCAR but it seems to me that he was the only one that wasn't fit and trim.  

I have no problem labeling auto racing as non-sport.  I just think your rationale for it was flawed.

In fairness, at one point I think Stewart counted as more than 1% of NASCAR drivers

[d4rksabre]

No offense to our Brit residents here, but would it kill the Queen smile?

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d4rksabre, on 27 July 2012 - 07:52 PM, said:

No offense to our Brit residents here, but would it kill the Queen smile?

I think her face would crack.







Mr Bean> the Queen

Edited by DR HOLLIDAY, 27 July 2012 - 07:54 PM.

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The torches/the lighting of it was simply awesome.

[d4rksabre]

Girlfriend and I are watching it on the DVR delayed. Comment of the night from whoever the male commentator is: on the big baby in the moon, "I'm not sure if that is cute or creepy."

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[d4rksabre]

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How about the triple jump contestant from Greece becoming the first athlete to be sent home for an offensive tweet. Apparently she's tweeted previously  her support for far right wing groups before this incident. Not sure the exact tweet and I don't have a link but it was something to the effect that with all the Africans in the U.K. the west nile mosquitoes will enjoy some home cooking. Twit.

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bunomatic, on 27 July 2012 - 09:00 PM, said:

How about the triple jump contestant from Greece becoming the first athlete to be sent home for an offensive tweet. Apparently she's tweeted previously  her support for far right wing groups before this incident. Not sure the exact tweet and I don't have a link but it was something to the effect that with all the Africans in the U.K. the west nile mosquitoes will enjoy some home cooking. Twit.

Am I bad person for laughing at this?  I think that makes me a bad person

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weave, on 27 July 2012 - 11:03 AM, said:

There was a comedy out in the late 70's I believe that had a scene with a man watching olympic sexy time. The disciplines mentioned above were all in the play by play if I remember correctly.  The funny part was when the "action" got to the interesting parts he lost reception and his TV went all static-y.   I'm not 100% sure but it may have been Monty Python's- And Now for Something Completely Different.

Pretty sure you're referring to 'The Groove Tube' which had Chevy Chase and Richard Belzer in it as well.

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bunomatic, on 27 July 2012 - 09:00 PM, said:

How about the triple jump contestant from Greece becoming the first athlete to be sent home for an offensive tweet. Apparently she's tweeted previously  her support for far right wing groups before this incident. Not sure the exact tweet and I don't have a link but it was something to the effect that with all the Africans in the U.K. the west nile mosquitoes will enjoy some home cooking. Twit.

I could probably forgive her.

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